July Favorites ~ 2025

Hi There,

I am trying to get my blog posts out and newsletter as soon as possible. I am going to be flying out here soon for a work trip and I am trying to work ahead. My new Mahjong set has arrived! FINALLY! I will be sharing photos soon but let’s get into my favorites for the month of July.

photo credits: Mrs. Shockley 

Now first on my list was very hard to get! I watched Meghan’s series on Netflix and loved it! Then I learned about her new business called As Ever by Meghan.  Her first launch of her products sold out in hours. I then signed up to make sure that I could get at least one tin of tea and I did! I managed to order some of her herbal lemon ginger tea. It tastes wonderful and the smell is incredible, and I am not just saying that. I don’t know if they will be relaunching a third batch, but I would recommend that you sign up to get updates. I really want a jar of her raspberry spread. We’ll see. 

Next is my dinner with girls this month. We went to a new restaurant called Aberdeen Social House and it was delicious! I got the short rib in miso soup and dumplings. So good! Then I got invited as an influencer to the Garden Soiree hosted by the Villages. It was such a great opportunity, and I was so grateful for the invite. I had never heard of this organization, but they work with foster families assisting them with adoptions and providing support. It was a wonderful cause!

Ohh I have been after a foaming soap dispenser for a while now and I found this on Amazon! I love the blue and white design and gold hardware. I love foaming soaps from Bath and Body Works, but I don’t always love the bottle. This is perfect. I can just pour the soap in the dispenser and still get the foaming effective. 

Fifth are my new Chanel earrings and necklace. I purchased these from the Chanel party that I attended by one of our Guild members. We had so much fun trying on jewelry, eating, and talking. 

OMG! I love my chair. Do you all remember this chair? I purchased it from FBMP for only $50 and have been waiting to get it reupholstered. The before photo is the striped fabric that was faded and old and the new fabric is a dream. I love this chintz fabric in blue. I went right to it when I went into the fabric store, and I had the same gentleman work on it for me. I have gotten so many compliments on it.  

No! I have been in denial myself. I am in my reading glasses era, and it sucks! Sorry but it does. I noticed last year that we went out to dinner I would pull the menu away from my face. OMG! I then went to see my eye doctor and she said, yeah you need reading glasses.” I said but I wear contacts. She said that doesn’t matter anymore. NOOOO! So I went ahead and ordered these from Amazon. I have to say that are really, affordable and work.  I have a pair at home, work, and my purse. 

I know that I mentioned that I had a consultant come from California Closets to look at my walk-in closet and come up with a design. This is what she came up with. I am so happy with the design and use of my space. I really need this and hope to get this installed soon!

Last on my list is my Zoltar fortune. Have any of you ever did this? It was at Universal, and I decided to try it. It was very interesting. This is what Zoltar told me….

You are a strong believer in fate. You feel that you have no control over your destiny. Fortunately, you are destined to be very happy indeed. You’ve had some trouble mostly caused by the inconsideration of others. But fate will be kind to you, and you can expect your life to run on a smoother pattern. You have a neat and tidy nature and can’t tolerate slovenliness around you. Since you demand this of yourself and others you will always live in a tidy atmosphere. 

Interesting right? Now I don’t get into tarot cards or horoscopes, but I found this very interesting. 

I hope you all enjoyed my favorites for the month of July. Check your mailboxes and spam boxes for my monthly newsletters. I will be sharing my antique shopping from Orlando when I return. 

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